Stay in a centuries-old mansion on Costa Rica’s trendiest beach at Casa Java. First built 400 years ago on the island of Java in Indonesia, this beautiful teak house was recently relocated to the shores of Santa Teresa and restored to an exquisite standard of modern luxury. Today, its three bedrooms are perfect for a laid-back getaway with family, a surfing holiday with friends or even a tropical honeymoon.

Enjoy the area’s nearly year-round sunshine and balmy temperatures from private outdoor living spaces featuring a saltwater pool, plenty of hammocks and loungers, a dedicated yoga shala, a charcoal barbecue and an al-fresco dining table. Though Casa Java feels as though it’s tucked into the jungle, it also has high-tech amenities such as Wi-Fi and a wine fridge.

Well-preserved teak beams, many of which are painted or carved, and an eclectic mix of furniture give this heritage vacation rental its charm. Open the shutters to let the warm breezes and ocean sounds waft through the open living room, dining room and fully equipped kitchen.

Casa Java has one bedroom with a super king bed, one with a king bed and one with two queen beds; all three have en-suite bathrooms and open to a terrace or balcony. Larger parties can also make use of the daybeds and sleeping balcony if desired, or the villa can be rented along with its sister properties, Casa Capitan and Casa Dewa.

Simply step outside the villa to watch the surfers, play in the waves or stretch out on the white sands of Santa Teresa’s North Playa; for a snack, make the 2-minute walk to the nearest grocery store. It’s also less than a 10-minute drive to downtown Santa Teresa, where you’ll find everything from seafood to smoothies along with designer hotels, and the beach in the nearby town of Carmen.

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